Buyer question
Is a Dachshund good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Dachshund 3 out of 5 for beginners (stubborn, back care).
Source: the Dachshund page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Dachshund in the Animal Library
The detail
Bred in Germany to go to ground after badgers, the Dachshund is bold, clever and far braver than its size. Its long back and short legs make it charming and portable, but also prone to spinal disease that shapes how you live with it.
- Temperament
- Bold, clever, stubborn
- Best fit
- Adults, homes without stairs
- Trainability
- 2 out of 5 (Clever, very stubborn)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Walks and play daily)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Varies by coat type)
What to weigh
Intervertebral disc disease affects many Dachshunds, so ramps, weight control and no jumping from furniture matter. They bark a lot, dig and can be slow to house-train.